Add 50/9 and 27/20
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 1 7/20
50/9 + 27/20 is 1243/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/180 + 243/180 = 1000 + 243/180 = 1243/180 - So, 50/9 + 27/20 = 1243/180
In mixed form: 6163/180
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